Ruhnu Lighthouse

Ruhnu, Estonia

Ruhnu lighthouse is one of the few quadrupod lighthouses (having four supporting legs). It is said to have been designed by Gustave Eiffel and according to the plaque on the lighthouse door it was made in 1875 in Le Havre, in Normandy, France, by the company Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée.

Reference: 7is7.com

Comments

Your name



Address

Ruhnu, Estonia
See all sites in Ruhnu

Details

Founded: 1875
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

User Reviews

Eiliki Pukk (3 years ago)
Must have place to visit specially if you are into lighthouses. There is not mutch to see from the top than forest and sea but it is still worth to go. You need cash to pay for entrance. On summer 2022 ticket was 4 eur for grownup.
Mihkel Kukk (3 years ago)
Great views what else to say.... The guard was cool too.
Maksims Svežencevs (5 years ago)
Historic place, sadly was not open. I believe you have to call them if you are willing to see or shop or visit other places. Island in general is very special. Loved this being well preserved and maintained. Fresh air and beautiful white sand beaches were something very special. You can feel freedom and simpliness and feel great relaxation by just taking walks and enjoying the views. Ps.Blueberries are everywhere :)
Jeremy Jones (5 years ago)
The entire island is way smaller than it seemed. The centre of the island consists of a small village with two of pretty much everything. 2 small shops, 2 churches, etc. The view from the lighthouse was amazing, though. It felt like we were in the middle of a large funnel. The ocean looked almost vertical. From the lighthouse you can see the ocean everywhere around you.
Elvis Kõll (6 years ago)
Full island can be viewed from there.
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Walls of Constantinople

The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With numerous additions and modifications during their history, they were the last great fortification system of antiquity, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built. They were also the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.

Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. Although the other sections of the walls were less elaborate, they were, when well-manned, almost impregnable for any medieval besieger.